Terenka Crawford did not waste time after landing in Australia. Within a few hours, he predicted how the fight with Tim Tku would end (“I feel that he defeated him”), he admitted that he did not know that Tsyzyu was the son of Kostya, and announced that his upcoming $ 200 million with Canelo Alvarez could beat any album in the book – including Maypac’s.
In the seat with Fox Sports AustraliaCrawford honestly talked about heritage, troops, piracy and the one who in his opinion is really the greatest of all time – and the spoiler: this is not him.
When asked, how would the fight with Tim go?
“I feel that I would beat him” Crawford said firmly. “It’s boxing, so you never know. But of course I will have confidence in my skills.”
“I didn’t know that Tim was his son.”
Crawford confirmed that Tim Tziu was on his radar before the end of 2023, when Tsyzu still had the title of WBO Super Welter weighing. But he also revealed that he did not establish a family only later.
“I didn’t know that Tim was his son,” Crawford admitted. “All this went through my head. I guess, because you never see Kostyi in the corner or anything like that.”
“But when Tim began to fight in the United States, then people began to say that he was his father …”
What about Kostya Tiszu himself?
“Kostya Tziu, was a great warrior. A great puncher. I remember how I watched his fight against Judah. And he fights on his way to it … He is someone who was always very respected in boxing sport.”
Both even recently crossed paths: “And Kostya and I recently met at a boxing party. I think it was in Dubai and we got a picture.”
“If it lights up … he can definitely surpass the Mayweather-Pacquiao.”
Looking to the future, Crawford confirmed that his fight with Canelo Alvarez was set up Las Vegas in SeptemberAnd he says that the rates cannot be higher – or more historical.
“It seems to me that if he lights up, he will receive support for fans, he can certainly make vast numbers required to elevate the great fight of Mayweather-Pacquiao.” Then, with a smile, he added: “It only depends on how many people want to steal him with piracy.”
If he won, Crawford would become the first male warrior in the era of four stripes unquestioned in three weight classes.
“Getting my contributions would be a handsome thing.”
The boxing legend Oscar de la Hoya suggested that the victory over Canelo would raise Crawford above Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. Crawford did not argue – but he remained grounded.
“It makes me feel good because I work challenging in this sport” He said. “So getting my contributions would be a handsome thing.”
He asked who He Is considering the greatest all time?
“Muhammad Ali” Crawford replied without a break. “I know that many people have sugar Ray Robinson, but of course I didn’t see much, only because of how far it was fought. However, I know that those who saw how they fight, they say it is the greatest. But for me it’s Muhammad Ali.”
“Not only his successes in the ring, but also what he stood for. Only his position on human rights, in defense of his people … There are not many people who do it. He does all the things he did, goes to prison because he did not want to fight people who do not hurt him … Muhammad Ali was a guy.”
“I’m good … Ready for everything people throw in front of me.”
Crawford began his Australian concert tour in Queensland and will last through Melbourne and Sydney. He shrugged, shrugging in the suggestions of Jet Lag.
“I’m good … Ready for everything people throw in front of me.”
With Opetoa, Paro, Cambosos, Wilson and Tziu, who are fights from now to July to July, Crawford’s time fits – and his presence is a warning on every substantial name in the game.
Because asked for the size of his chances in any division, Crawford does not spin him.
“This man said he wanted the number 144,” Bill told Fight Hub TV. “He said, ‘We’ve got to sit down like businessmen and make this happen,’ right? Well, we’ve already sat down like businessmen. We’re ready to make it happen.”
Elder Haney also rejected suggestions that the catchweight proposal would represent a sudden change of plans.
“It’s not so sudden. 144 is a welterweight. Are you crazy or what?” Haney said. “At welterweight, we range from 140 to 147.”
As the conversation turned to Keyshawn Davis and his position as a top contender for the WBO title, Haney repeatedly pointed to what he believed to be a better opportunity.
“What is the most significant boxing fight going on right now?” Haney asked. “Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney.”
Haney acknowledged that Davis remains part of the bigger picture, but pointed out that Stevenson’s matchup has been years in the making.
“This case has been brewing for seven, eight, nine, 10 years, whatever it was,” Haney said. “Just rest and we’ll get it done. He’s on the list. He was on the list before he was on the list, and he’ll stay on the list.”
Time will tell if the fight comes to fruition, but Bill Haney’s comments were perhaps the strongest indication yet that Team Haney is sedate about racing Stevenson at the proposed catchweight of 144 pounds.
The situation could become more complicated if the WBO formally orders Haney to fulfill his mandatory obligation to Davis. Until then, it appears the Haneys are turning their attention to what they believe is the biggest fight available.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most significant fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
Oscar De La Hoya believes Gervonta Davis’ professional record should see a loss ahead of his potential comeback fight.
It is said that the 31-year-old is in negotiations for a fight for the WBA lightweight title with Floyd Schofield Jr, offering “Tank” the opportunity to regain his elderly belt.
Davis defended his world title after: controversial draw with Lamont Roach in March 2025, but has since become the sanctioning body’s “halt champion” at 135 pounds.
This is partly due to his passivity, but also to the American’s problems outside the ring, where he faced accusations of domestic violence.
However, it currently appears that Davis could return to action soon, with a potential fight with Schofield set for September or October.
These negotiations involve Schofield’s promoter, Golden Boy boss De La Hoya, who insists that “Tank” should suffer his first professional defeat in the match against Roach.
Their match ended in a draw after referee Steve Willis ruled against a knockdown in round nine when Davis clearly touched the canvas following a shot by Roach.
As a result, De La Hoya said Fighting Hub TV that Roach should have back-to-back victories over “Tank” and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, whom he boxed in December to a less controversial draw.
“Roach is a great fighter in his own right. He has some really good wins under his belt. I say he wins because I think he really won against ‘Tank’ Davis and I think he did a great job against ‘Pitbull.’
If Davis and Schofield’s respective teams are unable to reach an agreement by June 22, their mandate quarterback will be sent to a bidding hearing.
Potential negotiations between Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson have taken another public turn after Stevenson accused his rival of engaging in “false public negotiations” following Haney’s latest comments on social media.
Haney appeared frustrated after previously agreeing to Stevenson’s proposed catchweight of 144 pounds, suggesting that even accepting those terms did not bring the fight any closer to becoming a reality.
“144 is not enough…I still don’t want to fight! Damn…@ShakurStevenson,” Haney wrote X.
Shakur later responded by dismissing this public exchange as a impoverished reflection of how main event fights actually unfold.
“The same thing you all did with Rolly. All those counterfeit public negotiations… The real negotiations take place offline.” I am the truth that you will see when you stand before me!!” Shakur posted.
Shakiur previously considered 144 pounds to be a fair compromise in a potential showdown with Haney, who has competed at welterweight in his most recent outings. Haney then signaled his willingness to accept the catchweight offer, sparking optimism that one of boxing’s most talked-about fights could gain momentum.
The latest exchange came shortly after the WBO confirmed that Haney must either defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis or risk losing the belt. While neither Haney nor Stevenson directly addressed the situation in their recent posts, the article did add another note to any future negotiations involving the former two-division world champions.
With Haney facing a WBO title decision and Shakur insisting that stern negotiations will take place behind closed doors, the pressure is now on both camps to determine whether the fight can go beyond an online exchange.
Dan Ambrose is a boxing journalist at Boxing News 24, respected for his direct analysis and extensive coverage of the global fight landscape. His reports focus on the most critical fights, division development and the most discussed stories in sports.
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